Total births
148
Boys' name · since 1975
Mitesh
Mitesh has 148 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 148
- total births
- 1975–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Mitesh sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 148 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mitesh has been recorded 148 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1996.
- 148 total births
- 1975–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
148 boys have been named Mitesh since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 148
- total births
- 1975–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Mitesh was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
13 babies were named Mitesh in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Mitesh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mitesh's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mitesh at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Mitesh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1996
- Peak year (1981)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Mitesh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mitesh's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Mitesh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 91 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mitesh? ▼
148 babies have been named Mitesh since 1975. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1981 with 13 births.
When was Mitesh most popular? ▼
Mitesh was most popular in the 1980s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Mitesh been used? ▼
Records for Mitesh go back to 1975, giving 22 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Mitesh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mitchell, Mitchel, Mitch, Mitsuo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mitesh's data
- Mitesh's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (91 total births) through the 1990s (38) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mitesh
Nearby Names Like Mitesh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mitesh
Mitchell Boy
#904 164,063 births
Mitchel Boy
#6204 13,287 births
Mitch Boy
#7831 5,565 births
Mitsuo Boy
521 births
Mitcheal Boy
267 births
Compare Mitesh side by side: Mitesh vs Mitchell Mitesh vs Mitchel Mitesh vs Mitch
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mitesh: Baby Name Since 1975 - 148 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mitesh. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mitesh draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.